Exaeretodon (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of reptiles of the division Cynodontia.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus exaeretodon includes herbivorous cynodonts with adaptations to omnivorous and carnivorous lifestyles.
- Exaeretodon fossils are typically discovered in rock formations of Triassic age, reflecting a range of different ecosystems.
- These members of exaeretodon varied greatly in terms of the different anatomical traits seen within each unique specimen.
- Paleontologists examine specimens from exaeretodon, specifically dental remains and limbs for studying behaviors of extinct lineages.
- Analysis of recovered fossils indicate multiple co-occurring lineages from exaeretodon found with corresponding floral deposits during different parts of Triassic age periods.